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This page gets you from zero to a working VPS with SSH access as fast as possible. By the end you’ll have a server provisioned and be logged in as root, ready to install whatever you need.

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Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have:
  • A Opus Host account — Register here if you don’t have one yet
  • An SSH client: Terminal on Mac or Linux, or Windows Terminal / PuTTY on Windows
1

Register and claim your VPS

If you haven’t already, create a free account and claim your VPS. See the full walkthrough at Claim Your VPS.
2

Find your credentials

In the Opus Host dashboard, click on your VPS name. You’ll see your:
  • IP address — the public address of your server
  • Username — usually root
  • Password — auto-generated at provisioning time
Save these credentials somewhere safe. You’ll need the IP and password to SSH in.
3

Connect via SSH

Open a terminal on your computer and run:
Type yes when asked to accept the server fingerprint, then enter your password when prompted.
4

Update your server

The first thing to do on any fresh Linux server is install available updates. The command depends on which operating system you chose during provisioning:Ubuntu or Debian:
CentOS:
This usually takes 1–2 minutes. Your server is now patched and ready to use.
5

You're in!

You now have full root access to your VPS. Install packages, configure services, and build whatever you like.
Change your root password immediately after first login using the passwd command. Choose something strong and unique.

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What to do next

Install a Web Server

Host a website or web app with Nginx

Run a Discord Bot

Deploy and keep a bot online 24/7

Set Up a Game Server

Run Minecraft and other game servers

Learn the Control Panel

Manage your VPS from the browser dashboard